Bella Knitting
When you see a cute handmade sweater, you know it took a long time to make. Knitting or crocheting is only part of it. (A fun online calculator at www.lovecrafts.com estimates how long it would take from a basic scarf to a blanket, baby booties or patterned garment; figure between …
Read More »Independent designers get creative with yarns and dyes – News-Herald
By KIM COOK When you see a cute, handmade sweater, you know it took a while to make. Knitting or crochet is one of them. (A fun online calculator at www.lovecrafts.com estimates how long it would take you for everything from a basic scarf to a blanket, baby booties, or …
Read More »Handicrafts: independent designers get creative with yarns, dyes
When you see a cute, handmade sweater, you know it took a while to make. Knitting or crochet is one of them. (A fun online calculator at www.lovecrafts.com estimates how long it would take you for everything from a basic scarf to a blanket, baby booties, or patterned clothing; count …
Read More »Craftsmanship: Independent designers get creative with yarns and dyes
When you see a cute handmade sweater, you know it took a long time to make. Knitting or crocheting is only part of it. (A fun online calculator at www.lovecrafts.com estimates how long it would take from a basic scarf to a blanket, baby booties or patterned garment; figure between …
Read More »Towards recyclable composite materials
Researchers at the University of Limerick are working to improve the recyclability of composite materials used in the construction, aerospace and automotive industries. The next-generation recyclable composites are being developed by Project Vibes, a pan-European consortium of which the University of Limerick is the sole academic partner. The project aims …
Read More »Australian fashion has a problem when it comes to sourcing raw materials
For every brand making a sustainability claim, there is a tremendous amount of offshoring happening behind the scenes. Earlier this year, the Australian Fashion Council released its 2021 Fashion Industry Report. Beyond reflections on the devastating effects of COVID on the local industry, and a bit of posturing about the …
Read More »Circular Systems, Tintex Launches Premium Knitwear Collection Using Low Impact Materials and Dyeing Technology
LOS ANGELES, Calif .– September 16, 2021 – Circular Systems has partnered with Tintex, a sustainable textiles company based in Portugal, to launch a premium knitwear collection designed with high quality Texloop ™ RCOT ™ recycled cotton yarns Primo using Tintex Colorau ™ natural dye. Treatment, some of the least …
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